Prepare against Anthony C. Kosten
GM · United Kingdom · World #2,081 classical · FIDE ID 400114
Our database contains 1,685 games by Anthony C. Kosten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony C. Kosten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony C. Kosten before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,378 | 2,545 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,425 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,685 | 766 | 633 | 286 | 45.5% |
| As White | 874 | 476 | 293 | 105 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 811 | 290 | 340 | 181 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony C. Kosten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony C. Kosten's side.
First moves as White (874 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 378 | 43.2% | 71.8% |
| c4 | 360 | 41.2% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 9.0% | 70.3% |
| d4 | 39 | 4.5% | 73.1% |
| g3 | 12 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 71.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kosten usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kosten usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kosten usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 70.3% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kosten usually continues Nc3 (68.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kosten usually continues Nc3 (79.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kosten usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 155 | 43.9% | 61.0% |
| c5 | 120 | 34.0% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 71 | 20.1% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 284 | 85.8% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 26 | 7.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Anthony C. Kosten's chess games
All 1,685 games by Anthony C. Kosten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 766 wins, 633 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 110 | 60/38/12 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 101 | 60/28/13 | 59.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 57 | 31/22/4 | 54.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 22/17/2 | 53.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 37 | 13/22/2 | 35.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 19/7/2 | 67.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 89 | 30/36/23 | 33.7% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 47 | 21/15/11 | 44.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 38 | 9/19/10 | 23.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/18/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 10/15/6 | 32.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 14/10/2 | 53.8% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 5/15/4 | 20.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,645 | Belfort | A45 |
| Oct 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,625 | Interpolis | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Igor Glek | 2,620 | chTB-FRA 9697 | B71 |
| Jan 1988 | Murray G Chandler | 2,605 | Hastings 8899 | A00 |
| Dec 1990 | Gyula Sax | 2,600 | Hastings 9091 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 61 | 40.5 | 2,534 |
| Paris Sophos Simul | 2002 | 53 | 52.5 | 2,183 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 45 | 17.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 22 | 12 | 2,397 |
| Paris Sophos Simul 1 | 2002 | 20 | 20 | 2,232 |
| Cap d'Agde Open | 2006 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,488 |
| Cannes Open | 1992 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,490 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2009 | 19 | 11 | 2,436 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Glenn C Flear (16 games) · Jon S Speelman (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony C. Kosten's chess games?
1,685 games by Anthony C. Kosten, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Anthony C. Kosten has played.
What does Anthony C. Kosten play on the first move as White?
Across 874 games with White in our database, Anthony C. Kosten opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony C. Kosten answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Anthony C. Kosten play as White?
As White, Anthony C. Kosten's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (110 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (101 games, 59.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (57 games, 54.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 874 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony C. Kosten play as Black?
As Black, Anthony C. Kosten most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (89 games, 33.7% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (38 games, 23.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 811 games.
What is Anthony C. Kosten's FIDE rating?
Anthony C. Kosten is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Anthony C. Kosten played?
Our database contains 1,685 games by Anthony C. Kosten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 766 wins, 633 draws, 286 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony C. Kosten?
1,685 games by Anthony C. Kosten reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.